Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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